Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu

Recipe by Melissa Gaman for Recipe Iseasy Kitchen

Chicken cordon bleu, inspired by the blue ribbons of French knights, has been a US favorite for over 50 years and grills wonderfully thanks to its cheese and ham filling that keeps the lean chicken moist.

Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 4 | Total Time: 45 min | Active Time: 45 min

Nutrition Details (Per Serving)

Calories: 532
Total Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 65g
Cholesterol: 225mg
Sodium: 771mg

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (around 8 ounces each)
Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 thin slices Swiss cheese (about 4 ounces)
4 slices smoked deli ham, such as Black Forest (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 small garlic clove, finely grated
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium heat. Butterfly the chicken: Slice each breast horizontally halfway through the thickest part and open like a book. Gently pound between two sheets of parchment paper to an even 1/4-inch thickness without tearing.
Lightly brush the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. On each breast, layer a slice of cheese, followed by ham, then cheese. Roll the chicken up tightly and secure with toothpicks; if any meat tears, roll with that side inward to prevent cheese from escaping. Rub rolls with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place the rolls on the grill, turning occasionally, grilling until cooked through, about 1520 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 510 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing sour cream, 3 tablespoons water, lemon juice, mustard, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour sauce onto a serving platter. Remove toothpicks from the chicken (twisting to release if stuck), slice the rolls, arrange on top of the sauce, and sprinkle with chives.